Supplier Quality Engineer

Norton Motorcycles, Inc.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

33 days holiday (inc. Bank Hols)

Generous pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life insurance (4x salary)

Free fruit

Job summary

Norton Motorcycles is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer to enhance quality maturity across our global supplier base, supporting NPI and production. The role blends remote work from HQ with on-site supplier visits, focusing on prevention, robust quality planning, and early lifecycle quality assurance.

You'll work with engineering, purchasing, and quality teams to embed quality early in the product lifecycle and drive supplier capability improvements across programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or supplier quality–related role is required.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plans is essential.
• Strong ability to collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers and commodity areas.
• Develop and implement robust APQP deliverables with suppliers.
• Assist PPAP preparation, submission, and approval activities.
• Coordinate supplier audits and support corrective action closure.
• Support supplier readiness for pre-production and production builds.
• Track supplier performance data and communicate improvement actions.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

MS Office

Job description

We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that’s shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

Norton Motorcycles is seeking a Supplier Quality Development Engineer (SQDE) to support the development, capability improvement, and quality maturity of Norton’s global supplier base across new product introduction (NPI) and series production.

This role operates both remotely from HQ and directly at supplier locations, with a strong emphasis on prevention over detection. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, the SQDE will help embed robust quality planning, reduce risk, and improve supplier performance throughout the product lifecycle.

The SQDE will play a key role in APQP delivery, supplier readiness, and early lifecycle quality assurance, ensuring suppliers are capable of meeting Norton’s performance, quality, and brand expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support supplier quality activities for assigned suppliers and commodity areas
• Work with suppliers to develop and implement robust APQP deliverables
• Support PPAP preparation, submission, and approval activities
• Assist with supplier audits (process, system, and product) and support corrective action closure
• Support supplier capability assessments and new supplier onboarding
• Drive early identification and mitigation of supplier-related risks during NPI / NPD phases
• Support supplier readiness for pre-production and production builds
• Manage supplier-related quality concerns during launch and early production
• Support structured problem solving for supplier quality issues under guidance from Senior / Lead SQE
• Encourage continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making within the supplier base
• Support supplier development initiatives aimed at improving process capability and robustness
• Collect, analyse, and report supplier quality performance data (PPM, issues, trends)
• Track and communicate supplier performance and improvement actions
• Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality teams to embed quality early in the product lifecycle
• Act as a confident interface between Norton and its suppliers
• Occasional supplier visits may be required, including global travel

Personal Specification

• Experience in a manufacturing or supplier quality–related role
• Working knowledge of core quality tools: APQP; PPAP; PFMEA; Control Plans
• Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willing and confident to travel to supplier sites globally
• Automotive or motorcycle industry experience
• Exposure to supplier audits and supplier development activities
• Experience supporting NPI / NPD programmes

Rewards of working for Norton:

We Like To Take Care Of Our Nortoneers And We Think We Offer Some Pretty Decent Rewards. Here's What You'll Get When You Join The Team

• Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience
• 33 days holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge
• Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice
• Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best
• Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what
• FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day!
• WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme
• Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals
• Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded!
• A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
• Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between!
• Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire
• Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we've got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points